Elaine Thompson-Herah ran a stunning anchor leg to hand Jamaica victory in the women's 4x100m event at the World Athletics Relays on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Gaborone, Botswana. The 33-year-old sprinter, a five-time Olympic gold medalist, took the baton in third place and surged past competitors to secure the win in a time of 41.94 seconds, according to World Athletics.
In the men's 4x400m, host nation Botswana, anchored by Letsile Tebogo, won gold with the second-fastest time in history, clocking 2:57.76. Tebogo, the 2023 world champion in the 100m, ran a blistering final leg to hold off the United States and secure the victory for Botswana, as reported by the Botswana National Olympic Committee.
The World Relays, held at the Botswana National Stadium, featured teams from over 40 countries competing for qualifying spots for the 2026 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Jamaica's win in the women's 4x100m was particularly notable as it marked a strong return for Thompson-Herah, who had been recovering from an Achilles injury earlier in the season.
Other highlights included the United States winning the mixed 4x400m relay, and Great Britain taking gold in the men's 4x100m. The event served as a key preparation for the upcoming World Championships, with many athletes using it to test their form.
